Enrollment
288
Elementary
DISTRICT 280 · STATE 167
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·SIDNEY ELEM·NCES 302420001110
West Side Elementary
1100 5th Street SW, Sidney, MT 59270 · (406) 433-5501 · Richland County
GRADES PK–02ELEMENTARY33-TOWNTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL288 STUDENTS
·
allk12 Grade
Not graded
This school has no state test results for 2023-24 or 2024-25 to grade, which is common for schools that end before third grade. How grades work
Student : Teacher
12.7:1
23 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 13.2:1 · STATE 11.9:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
40%
114 students
DISTRICT 38% · STATE 58%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-K | 56 | 19% |
| Kindergarten | 90 | 31% |
| Grade 1 | 65 | 23% |
| Grade 2 | 77 | 27% |
Student demographics
25%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 31% · STATE 40% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
School pathway
Students here typically continue to
Based on grade levels within Sidney Elem. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Schools most like West Side Elementary
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Side Elementary this school | 288 | 39.6% | N/A |
| Columbus Elem School Columbus | 278 | 34.2% | N/A |
| Mountain View School Red Lodge | 192 | 37.5% | N/A |
| Prickly Pear Elem East Helena | 269 | 43.9% | N/A |
| Lone Rock School Stevensville | 203 | 37.4% | N/A |
| Poly Drive School Billings | 283 | 33.9% | N/A |
Matched among Montana elementary schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where West Side Elementary ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Montana | In Richland County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 288 | #98 of 421 | #1 of 7 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 12.7:1 | #34 of 160 | N/A |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 24.7% | #116 of 160 | N/A |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 39.6% | #150 of 226 | N/A |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked steepest decline first | -4.0% | #95 of 107 | N/A |
Ranked against other public elementary schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
288
-36 (-11%) vs 2020
Student : Teacher
12.7:1
was 14.7:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 288 | 22.7 | 12.7:1 | 40% (114) |
| 2023-24 | 311 | 21.7 | 14.3:1 | 42% (132) |
| 2022-23 | 321 | 21.5 | 14.9:1 | N/A |
| 2020-21 | 324 | 22 | 14.7:1 | N/A |
| 2017-18 | 300 | 22.2 | 13.5:1 | 31% (92) |
| 2015-16 | 329 | 22 | 14.9:1 | 24% (79) |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for West Side Elementary.
Since 2017-18: students down 4% (300 to 288); teachers up 2% (22.2 to 22.7).
About West Side Elementary
West Side Elementary runs as a large elementary school in Sidney, Montana. The school serves pre-K through 2. Enrollment is 288 students. Elementary schools in Montana have about 167 students on average; enrollment here is 72% higher.
The 3 schools of Sidney Elem, including West Side Elementary, enroll 879 students.
West Side Elementary is 86% White by enrollment. Beyond that, enrollment is 6% Hispanic and 4% multiracial. That is in line with Richland County, where about 90% of residents are White. On the diversity index, which measures the chance that two random students are from different groups, West Side Elementary scores 25%.
West Side Elementary reports a ratio of 12.7 students per teacher, from 22.7 full-time-equivalent teachers. The school's 12.7:1 compares with an average of 11.9:1 for elementary schools in Montana. Lunch program data show 40% of students are eligible for free or reduced-price meals. That is in line with the 37% average for public schools in Richland County.
In Richland County, where the school is located, the median household earns about $73,084 a year, 22% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and about 6% of people live in poverty. Counting West Side Elementary, Richland County has 15 public schools.
Sidney Middle School is about 0.5 miles away, making it the nearest public school. There are 4 more public schools inside five miles.
The school is in a town far from an urbanized area, according to its NCES locale (Town: Remote).
The school's student count decreased 11% between the 2020-21 and 2024-25 school years. The number of students per teacher dropped from 14.7 to 12.7 over 4 years.
People who know West Side Elementary can post here about open houses, carpools, and field trips. Teachers and staff are welcome to share updates too.
Richland County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
11,235
Census ACS
Median income
$73,084
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
22%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
6%
Below federal line
Schools in county
15
1,845 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Sidney Elem
- Sidney Middle SchoolMiddle · 319 students
- Central ElementaryElementary · 272 students
Other schools in Sidney
- Sidney High SchoolHigh · 355 students
- Sidney Middle SchoolMiddle · 319 students
- Central ElementaryElementary · 272 students
- Rau SchoolElementary · 70 students
- Brorson SchoolElementary · 5 students
Other West Side Elementary schools
13 other US public schools in 11 states are named West Side Elementary. West Side Elementary is the 8th largest of the 14.
- West Side Elementary SchoolMarietta, GA · 556 students
- West Side Elementary SchoolRossville, GA · 471 students
- West Side ElementaryPicayune, MS · 444 students
- West Side ElementaryElkhorn, WI · 406 students
- West Side Elementary SchoolJACKSONVILLE, TX · 381 students
Nearby schools
- Sidney Middle School0.5 mi · 319
- Central Elementary0.8 mi · 272
- Sidney High School0.8 mi · 355
- Rau School3.4 mi · 70
- Brorson School7.3 mi · 5
- Fairview High School11.1 mi · 92
Frequently asked questions
About West Side ElementaryWhat is the total enrollment at West Side Elementary?
West Side Elementary enrolls approximately 288 students in grades PK-02.
What grades does West Side Elementary serve?
West Side Elementary serves grades PK-02.
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Side Elementary?
The student-to-teacher ratio at West Side Elementary is approximately 12.7:1 (23 FTE teachers).
What is the racial breakdown of students at West Side Elementary?
At West Side Elementary, the student body is approximately 86% White, 6% Hispanic, 1% Black, 0% Asian, 4% Two or more.
Is West Side Elementary public or private?
West Side Elementary is a public K-12 school, overseen by Sidney Elem.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.